Tuesday, 10 November 2009

alfred hitchcock example 'the birds'



'The Birds' is an old thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 1963. The background(being the sky) is a grey-blue shade which makes the audience feel slightly uncomfortable as it is a dull colour and reflects on the mood of the film and the genre. For the sound, the beginning is a calm drum which leads to a much more heavier and deeper sound. This again makes you feel uncomfortable and even more so when the violins enter in a minor key. Throughout, birds are flying back and forwards across the screen; crying out and squawking. This is meant to be disturbing for the audience as it as if they have been released. The birds reflect the three women in the film searching for affection. Simple, straight-lettered text written in a light blue shade;commonly used in thriller films.

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